Thai Style Quinoa Salad

This flavor packed salad is so delicious you won't even think about it being good for you. It's easy to make and the perfect lunch or side dish!

Salad

1. 3 cups water

2. 1 1/2 cups quinoa

3. 1/4 red cabbage head, sliced thin

4. 1/2 cucumber, diced

5. 3 scallions, sliced

6. 1 carrot, shredded

7. 1 red bell pepper, diced

8. 1 cup thawed edamame

Vinaigrette

1. Juice from 3 limes

2. 3 cloves garlic, minced

3. 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

4. 3 tablespoons soy sauce

5. 1 teaspoon honey

6. 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Toppings (optional)

1. Chopped fresh cilantro

2. Chopped unsalted peanuts

3. Grilled Chicken

Instructions

1. The first thing you want to do is cook your quinoa according to the package directions

2. Once the quinoa is cooked add it to a large mixing bowl and to the bowl add the sliced cabbage, diced cucumber, shredded carrot, sliced scallion, edamame, and diced red bell pepper

3. In a small bowl mix together the lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, and vegetable oil

4. Add the vinaigrette to the quinoa and mix everything until combined and coated in the vinaigrette

5. To serve I like to put it in a bowl and top it with chopped cilantro and peanuts. That's it! An easy and VERY delicious salad!